HVAC Technician (Hire Incentive $750)

Position Summary Monitor and maintain heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment; perform repairs, and general and preventive maintenance on large capacity centrifugal chillers, refrigeration systems, evaporative coolers, chillers, electrical/mechanical controls, controllers and general plumbing throughout assigned facility and install, repair, test and rebuild backflow devices on all boilers. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. High school diploma or GED; and A two (2) year formal apprenticeship program of specialized training in boiler and air conditioning maintenance and repair; and Three (3) years of boiler and air conditioning maintenance and repair experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: When assigned to Youth & Family Services: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Possession of a State of New Mexico Journeyman Refrigeration (JR) license. Preferred Knowledge Operations, services and activities of a general maintenance program Operating principles of a wide range of heating, ventilation and air conditioning units Operating principles of variable frequency drive and building automation systems Methods and techniques of high and low pressure boiler maintenance and repair Local and state codes related to boilers, air conditioning and electrical systems maintenance and repair Maintenance and repair techniques of food service equipment Operational characteristics of maintenance equipment and tools Occupational hazards and standard safety practices Preferred Skills & Abilities Operate a variety of specialty HVAC maintenance equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner Overhaul or replace major HVAC operating components Read and use precision measuring instruments and gauges and understand the functional nature of installed machinery and systems Interpret, explain and enforce department policies and procedures Repair and maintain a variety of food service equipment Repair and maintain plumbing fixtures and gas and water systems Work independently in the absence of supervision Follow oral and written instructions Communicate clearly and concisely Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation